Can I Manage My IBS While Away At School?

How Can I Help My Kid Manage Their IBS While Away At School?

For teens, young adults, and their parents, heading to college is exciting and nerve-wracking.

New experiences, no control over food, added stress, increased alcohol consumption, decreased sleep... a perfect storm for aggravating existing FODMAP-related symptoms or bringing on IBS for the first time.

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Adding FODZYME to a meal helps prevent FODMAP-related symptoms meaning your teen can enjoy high-FODMAP foods with less stress or worry. Ensure your young adult always carries a few travel packets in their knapsack or purse.

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In this article, Can I Follow The Low FODMAP Diet While Away at School? we cover all of the essentials for navigating college food service and dorm living to successfully manage your or your teen's gut health.

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Some low FODMAP diet care-package ideas for young adults away at school:

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Snacks to keep in a backpack or dorm room:

• ​Fody Foods Snack Bars ​
• ​GoMacro Macrobars​
• ​Justin’s Classic Almond or Peanut Butter​
• ​Nairn’s Gluten Free Original Oat Grahams​
• ​Quaker Oats Gluten Free Quick 1-Minute Oats​
• ​Owyn Protein Drinks​
• ​Isopure Zero Carb Protein Powder​

Meal tools to keep your kid on track and FODMAP symptom-free:

• ​BlenderBottle Classic V2 Shaker Bottle Perfect for Protein Shakes and Pre Workout​
• ​Crockpot Electric Lunch Box, Portable Food Warmer for On-the-Go​
• ​Mr.Dakai Leak-Proof – Bento Box Adult Lunch Box with Insulated Bag​

You may want to also read:

​Top 10 Strategies for Eating Out on the Low FODMAP Diet​​

​Drinking Alcohol On the Low FODMAP Diet​

​​Best Low FODMAP Snacks For On the Run​​

​How to Make the Low FODMAP Diet Work for You: A Teen’s Perspective​​

​Dating Tips for Teens and Young Adults with IBS​

​Should My Teen Go Low FODMAP?​

​The Low FODMAP Gentle Diet For Children With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)​

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